AFRY receives order for the Twann Tunnel in Switzerland

In order to relieve congestion in the village of Twann and create a high-performance underground road link, the Twann Tunnel project provides and underground extension of the existing Ligerz tunnel at eastern exit. The tunnel will divert traffic away from the village, allowing for the redevelopment of the village center, improving conditions for cyclists and pedestrians.

The Twann tunnel project has a total length of 1,924 meters, including a two-way 2-track monotube of about 1,807 meters underground, a technical duct under the road on part of the linear, two symmetrical stop enlargements and a unilateral stop widening near the end of the tube at the east portal.

AFRY is awarded with the civil engineering services specialized in underground works, road tunnel and fire protection as well as civil engineering services specialized in structural engineering. The contract also includes material management services, including analysis, valorization, and treatment design, and geotechnical services.

“We are proud to contribute to making the infrastructure safer and more sustainable, providing better alleviation of traffic flows and better access to technical facilities underground”, says Marcel Winter, Head of Segment Road & Rail, AFRY.

Order value for AFRY is approximately 42 MSEK spread over a number of years.

For further information, please contact:

Anna Magni, Head of Communication, Transportation & Places, AFRY
+46 708 97 29 00, anna.magni@afry.com